Côte Saint-Luc Emergency Medical Services
CSL EMS is a unique service that provides 24/7 emergency response to the population of Côte Saint-Luc.
Each year, EMS volunteers respond to more than 3,000 calls, arriving on scene within the first few minutes of an emergency and often making the difference between life and death.
What We Do
The primary function of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to provide first response for life-threatening or serious medical emergencies received through the 9-1-1 system. EMS arrives in the first crucial moments, equipped with an external automated defibrillator (AED), oxygen and airway management supplies, spinal immobilisation equipment, trauma supplies and certain emergency medications. In addition to responding to medical calls, EMS also responds to certain fire calls within the city and is on scene at major events to provide rapid medical treatment to those in need.
Côte Saint-Luc EMS responds to a wide variety of emergencies, including chest pain, respiratory distress, falls, traffic accidents, diabetic emergencies, strokes and allergic reactions. CPR and AED courses are offered to the public, through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Over 100 volunteers provide over 20,000 hours of volunteer service to the community annually. EMS members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, age groups, education and professions. Collectively, EMS speaks over 15 different languages.
CSL EMS… volunteers saving lives since 1964.
Founded in 1964 as the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), the mission of Côte Saint-Luc Emergency Medical Services is:
To provide the highest quality medical care and assistance to the residents of and visitors to Côte Saint-Luc, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, through rapid response, dedicated quality intervention and unparalleled compassion, integrity and care.
Become a Member
What attracts volunteers to EMS ? There are as many answers as there are members. The members of EMS come from diverse backgrounds and each contributes in their own way. Together, this amazing team does amazing things day and night.
Côte Saint-Luc EMS is looking for new members to join its team of volunteer medics. Members must be active, eager to get involved, ready to learn and enjoy taking on challenges and making a difference in the community. No previous first-aid training is required.
The training provided covers a wide range of topics including human anatomy, bleeding control, airway management and CPR. The course is offered to applicants who have successfully completed an interview, orientation, police background check and an observation shift with a member of the EMS team. The course is offered at different times throughout the year. Upon completing the course, practical and theoretical exams, and an on-the-road training period, the new member becomes part of one of Côte Saint-Luc’s most prized possessions… its EMS.